Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu Considers ‘Surprise Move’ In Derby Showdown With Rivals AC Milan | OneFootball

Inter vs Milan could see Cristian Chivu make a bold defensive call, with the coach considering a “surprise” move involving Yann Bisseck for his first derby in charge.

With only a couple of training sessions left, Chivu is finalising the last pieces of his derby puzzle as he prepares for one of the biggest matches of his career.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that “just a couple of training sessions remain for Cristian Chivu to complete his derby puzzle before he arrives in his best suit at the gala of San Siro.”

Indeed, highlighting how different the occasion feels now that he is on the touchline.

The paper claims Bisseck is gaining momentum at Appiano.

The German defender has shifted into a more central role this season, and the choice between him and the “reliable” Francesco Acerbi remains wide open.

Inter Vs Milan – Chivu Weighs Up ‘Surprise’ Bisseck Move

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale looks on, during the warm up prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Chivu, the report says, will decide “only at the very last moment.”

Therefore, using suspense around the final call as a strategic tool as much as a technical one.

The choice is heavily influenced by the threat of Milan’s attackers.

Gazzetta notes that Rafael Leao “has caused damage in open space” in recent derbies.

Meanwhile, Christian Pulisic is “always difficult to read.”

Their profiles “fit perfectly into the derby context,” creating yet another variable in Chivu’s tactical planning.

Another factor working in Bisseck’s favour is preparation time.

Both he and Acerbi, along with Stefan de Vrij, remained at Appiano Gentile during the international break.

All three have trained extensively for this match.

Therefore, Chivu has well-prepared trio from which he must choose the defender best suited to contain Milan’s pace and unpredictability.